A deep-bodied amberjack; sometimes darker in coloration;
front of soft dorsal and of anal fins high and elongated;
body more flattened than banded rudderfish or greater amberjack;
no scutes.
Where Found:
Size:
Remarks:
Wide-ranging in OFFSHORE waters, not a common catch; young
are associated with Sargassum.
Usually less than 20 pounds.
Spawns offshore, apparently during spring, summer, and fall.
